Nursing Simulation Coordinator

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Simulation Coordinator supports the planning, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based education for nursing students. This role manages the simulation center, prepares and operates simulation equipment, assists faculty with scenario development, and ensures high-quality learning experiences that reflect current clinical practice. The Simulation Coordinator serves as the technical expert for manikins and audiovisual systems while also contributing to educational design and learner support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Paramedic/EMS, or a related healthcare field.
At least one year of simulation experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing education preferred.
2+ years of teaching experience in a clinical simulation environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate scheduling, inventory, and logistics for nursing simulations
Support faculty in developing, revising, and implementing simulation scenarios aligned with learning objectives.
Orient faculty to simulation equipment and best practice standards for simulations.
Orient students to the simulation center.
Maintain a calendar for all scheduled activities for use of the simulation requirement and simulation rooms.
Follow the recommended maintenance schedules dictated by the equipment manufacturers in a proactive manner.
Maintain the simulators by scheduling maintenance appointments and troubleshooting issues.
Maintain IT simulation equipment in simulation rooms in cooperation with IT.
Set up and maintain adequate inventory of all equipment and supplies, order supplies as needed.
Ensure the simulation rooms are kept clean and well ordered.
Engage students in active learning.
Demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.
Utilize best practice in simulations.
Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the simulated setting.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication, Fosters collegiality within the department.
Timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
Adhere to the policies of the college and the department.
Operate all technology during simulations.
Coordinate simulation set-up with all necessary stakeholders.
Utilize current evidence-based practice in simulations.
Create charting documents using Google.
Participate in annual professional development related to current best practices in simulation.
Work towards certification.